Melee: Slash

It's time to go in-game! Use some non-conventional 2D animation methods in Photoshop to create a dissolve map for the sword swipe.

FX Artist: David Shovlin
Instructor: David Shovlin

Melee: Hit Effect

Let's take the previous light burst hit effect we created, and implement it in-game. Then add some particle flourishes to help punch it up!

FX Artist: David Shovlin
Instructor: David Shovlin

Melee: Unity Setup

We also build the Melee Slash effect in Unity, with the same 2D FX in an equivalent project. 

The Lesson for this Unity counterpart are currently in production.

Magic Missile: Windup

See how to make a fiery anticipation, or you can use another school of magic from a previous lesson to put your own spin on the effect!

FX Artist: David Shovlin
Instructor: David Shovlin

Magic Missile: Cast

Fire is a great foundational element for magic. See how to get abstract shapes to move forward and outward in an appealing formation.

FX Artist: David Shovlin
Instructor: David Shovlin

Magic Missile: Missile Head

The missile's leading head is the primary component in this ability, but it won't be super complex and detailed, since it moves so quickly.

FX Artist: David Shovlin
Instructor: David Shovlin

Magic Missile: Missile Sprites

2D FX can be exported as more than a flipbook. Learn how to make a 2x2 sprite sheet of appealing dissolve maps for the trailing flame licks.

FX Artist: David Shovlin
Instructor: David Shovlin

Magic Missile: Niagara Setup

For all of you interested in tinkering around inside of Niagara, let's recreate the same Magic Missile ability using this cutting-edge tool!

FX Artist: David Shovlin
Instructor: David Shovlin

Magic Missile: Unity Setup

We also build the Magic Missile effect in Unity, with the same 2D FX in an equivalent project. 

The Lesson for this Unity counterpart are currently in production.

Heal: Windup

It's time to learn another awesome effect. Start by making a light and wispy wind-up to a powerful healing spell!

FX Artist: Ryan Rosanky, David Shovlin
Instructor: Ryan Rosanky, David Shovlin

Heal: Cast

Make some magic fly upwards into the sky using a few key assets to make it all come together in a column of spiraling wonder.

FX Artist: Ryan Rosanky, David Shovlin
Instructor: Ryan Rosanky, David Shovlin

Heal: AoE Impact

Another challenging FX undertaking: Make some epic magic flowing up, restoring all life in an area of effect with its spirit Energy!

FX Artist: Ryan Rosanky, David Shovlin
Instructor: Ryan Rosanky, David Shovlin

Heal: Unity Setup

We also build the AoE Heal effect in Unity, with the same 2D FX in an equivalent project. 

The Lessons for this Unity counterpart are currently in production.